Internet2 Network Security SIG

[Adair Thaxton <>]

Call For Participation ends on Friday!  As of the end of last week, we 
had FOUR proposals.  Last TechEx, I counted 32 security-related 
sessions.  So, we're a little behind... Please, pretty please, pretty 
pretty please, give it a think and submit proposals!

Thanks!
Adair



On 4/24/19 1:16 PM, Adair Thaxton wrote:
> Hi friends!
> 
> The call for participation is open for TechEx until May 17.  Please see 
> this link: 
> https://meetings.internet2.edu/2019-technology-exchange/call-participation/#infosec
>  
> 
> 
> One of the things that makes our community unique is that we all get the 
> special joy of receiving hundreds or thousands of brand-new users every 
> August / September.  If your organization is doing something unique to 
> train, onboard, or raise security awareness among those students, please 
> submit a proposal!
> 
> Similarly, how are you working with your researchers to ensure best 
> practices and compliance with security policies?  How have you 
> negotiated terms to "get out of the way" while protecting your network 
> and data?  Please submit a proposal!
> 
> Of course, the cloud is a big deal, and I know a lot of us are concerned 
> with how we can evaluate, track, maintain, and especially SECURE our 
> organizations' cloud projects.  Emory, IU, and WUSTL did a great 
> presentation at Global Summit on steps they're taking in that sphere. If 
> you're doing anything cool, please submit a proposal!
> 
> What lessons has your organization learned about scaling network 
> security devices with our ever-increasing bandwidth demands?  How are 
> you heading off attacks before they get to your users?  If you're doing 
> something innovative (like Jesse and STINGAR - ahem, Jesse!), please 
> submit a proposal!
> 
> Are your students doing anything new and exciting?  One of our most 
> positively-received sessions at TechEx was the session with UCF's 
> Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Team, talking about how they 
> prepare and practice for hacking competitions, and the opportunities 
> that have opened up for them as a result.  You know our students are 
> whip-smart and very creative, so please encourage mentors and faculty 
> members to submit proposals!
> 
> What new tools are you using, or have you built?  How are you working 
> with your network team or identity management team to more efficiently 
> and securely integrate these necessary functions?  Are you revamping 
> password policies, implementing or moving away from agent-based tools, 
> modifying wireless security implementations?  What security projects 
> have taken you several months to plan and implement, could we learn from 
> your experience?
> 
> Please think about what you could submit, run ideas by your management 
> chains and associated groups, and work with your researchers and 
> professors.  I'd love to see a variety of proposals by May 17!
> 
> Love,
> Adair